Any Recommendations for Circuit Simulation Tools in Linux?

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The discussion focuses on recommendations for circuit simulation tools compatible with Linux, specifically alternatives to Microcap. Users mention various open-source tools including gEDA, GNUPIC, GNUSim, and QUCS, with Fedora repositories offering GNUPIC, GSPICE, and NGSPICE among others. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Linux users in finding suitable circuit simulation software and suggests using WINE as a workaround for Windows applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems
  • Basic understanding of circuit simulation concepts
  • Knowledge of open-source software principles
  • Experience with package management in Fedora
NEXT STEPS
  • Research GNUPIC for circuit simulation capabilities
  • Explore GSPICE and NGSPICE for advanced circuit analysis
  • Investigate QUCS for user-friendly circuit simulation
  • Learn how to use WINE to run Windows applications on Linux
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Electronics students, circuit designers, and Linux enthusiasts seeking effective circuit simulation tools in a Linux environment.

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Hi

Does someone have successful experience working with GNU/open source circuit simulation tools in Linux? I tried gEDA, but it did not work well for me.

If you've been successful in using such software, please write back with detailed experiences here. I use Microcap for my undergraduate circuits laboratory, and that's the only reason why I have to stick to Windows (I am a die hard Linux user otherwise). I was hoping to be able to use some equivalent of Microcap in Linux...

(Worst case: I'll use WINE :-p)

TIA.
 
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maverick280857 said:
(Worst case: I'll use WINE :-p)

That would be a good idea, my friend had one of those really small acer laptops which came with linux on it. It also had a free circuit simulator on it. I'll ask him what its called and get back to you.
 
Fedora repos had gnucap, gspice & ngspice , irsim, Ktechlab, qucs --- which is pretty much what know of them.
 

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